MA Political Science at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

MA Political Science is offered at the University of Missouri through Political Science in the College of Arts and Science. The degree requires a minimum of 30 credit hours.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Department: Political Science | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

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Entry requirements

Admission into the MA program is determined by the graduate committee’s consideration of the applicant’s academic record, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and the GRE general test. Minimum TOEFL scores for international applicants: 89 Minimum GPA: 3.0 overall, in last 60 hours, and in political science courses. 12 hours of upper-division course work in political science is recommended. An undergraduate major in an area other than political science may be acceptable. One to two page statement of purpose, describing interests and goals in graduate study in Political Science

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and online programmes bill for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; each programme sets its own application requirements and deadlines, which are programmed into the application for admission.

Degree-seeking graduate applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $100 (nonresident internationals); graduate certificate and non-degree applicants pay $40. Applications are valid for three semesters after the original application term.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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